The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)

€ 68,700
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6
€ 199,200
 Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..) Bentley Flying Spur W12
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 199,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Bentley Flying Spur W12.
VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Flying Spur W12
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
58.6
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
75.7
86.9
74.9 in
Width
75.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)
120.7
208.6
199 in
Length
208.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4815 lb
Curb Weight
5456 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6552 lb
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
642 lb
11.77 %
Bentley Flying Spur W12 Automatic (13 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Flying Spur W12
3D
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Flying Spur W12
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
VW W12
*BKL*
Engine Code
CVAA, DBDB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
616 hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur W12

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Flying Spur W12
149 mph
Maximum Speed
199 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur W12

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.86 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
8.86 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
16 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
16 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur W12
14 mpg
city
11 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
380 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
380 mi
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Environmental Impact
229.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
278.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
278.4 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
552 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Bentley Flying Spur W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data